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Capturing the Hutchison family over the years has been such a joy. From photographing their engagement and wedding day to newborn and family photos, these memories and milestones truly have my heart!

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Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog! This is a space filled with joy, heartfelt moments, and the memories that matter most to your family. Every session shared here celebrates your story and the season you’re in. I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
I'm a family photographer and studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois. My joy is helping families pause, celebrate, and remember life’s milestones – from new babies to growing little ones, and all the in-between moments.

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I LOVED this sweet family session! Amy and I have been talking over the past several months to plan their family session… Including Amy’s family of four, her brother, and her parents. So wonderful! This family is very tight knit + active, and I love that, too! For the session, the family welcomed me to their […]

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Eeeek… This family is SO adorable! Crazy excited to share their session with you today! When Jamie reached out to me about scheduling a summer family session, I was so honored! I am photographing her best friend’s wedding this summer, so it is so fun to connect to other clients in this way. Soon after, […]

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Oh my, sweet Oaklyn is THREE! And I had the honor to photograph this little lady and her family a few weeks ago. As always, I love working with the DeBolt family, and they are all about interacting and capturing genuine moments of interaction. The tender moments of kisses between Oaklyn, mom, and dad along […]

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Goodness, I posted recently that lately I have felt overwhelmed by the goodness and kindness of others in my life. God is good! It’s incredibly true. In July, I had the opportunity to sign up for another Happy Togs shootout – remember the June shootout I participated in earlier this summer? Well, I LOVE these ladies, […]

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Today, I’m sharing photos with some familiar faces to my blog followers! Remember Derek and Erin’s engagement session and wedding? Well, Erin’s family welcomed me to Worden, Illinois a few weeks ago to photograph the family – what fun! This family is full of life. I think that’s the best way I can find to describe […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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